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N257 VCY

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,445 mi
Last recorded94,445 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 VCY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2008 94,445 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

under side of vehicle dirty

Pass 16 Apr 2007 78,166 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 70,952 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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N257 VCY is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.3% with a typical mileage of 51,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N257 VCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N257 VCY registered?

N257 VCY is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N257 VCY safe to buy?

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